All around the world in 78 countries Botox is used everyday to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles caused by repeated muscle contractions caused when we smile or frown over the years. By injecting these muscles with Botox it will temporarily reduce muscle activity in that area and you will begin to notice a visible smoothing of these fine lines and wrinkles. However, it is also used as a non-surgical approach for eyebrow reshaping, jaw reduction, and neck lifts. Often Botox can also be used with other fillers and other facial procedures that are non-surgical to successfully achieve the results the patient wants. This procedure has become more prominent in society because of its quick and simple procedure with mild pain. Some patients describe the pain to be a quick second long pinch, but if you are very concerned about discomfort, numbing cream or even ice is able…

Are you frustrated with stubborn fat on your body and are not seeing results from dieting or exercise? CoolSculpting could finally be the solution that will relieve your frustration and leave you confident with your body. The CoolSculpting procedure is the only FDA-cleared fat reduction treatment that uses the method of controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat that resists the efforts to be eliminated by diet and exercise. Most importantly CoolSculpting is a non-invasive procedure with no cutting and no needles that are common in other risky fat reduction operations.The rising success of this treatment has captured the attention of the media including being featured on TV shows like The Doctors, E!News, Dr. Oz, Good Morning America and featuring in magazines such as GQ, Elle, Vogue, Shape and Men’s Health. As well, CoolSculpting has been named for three consecutive years in a row the “Best Non-invasive Fat Reducer” in the…

Do you suffer from acne? Have you found that over-the-counter medications haven’t helped reduce your acne? Contact us at the Centre for Dermatology to see if we can help you! What is acne? This is a very broad question, as acne appears differently in everybody. For example, for some it’s the appearance of blackheads, and for others its red pimples. Acne can show up in many different forms, and thus there are various different treatments. Some terms you may hear when you research acne includes: • Acne vulgaris, or the medical term for common acne. Acne vulgaris can range in severity, from mild to very severe, and can appear just on the face, or on your back and trunk. • Blackheads and whiteheads: acne lesions that appear when a hair follicle gets clogged with oil. These lesions are called comedones. If the comedone is open, it is called a blackhead,…

Day by day, we are approached by patients that are preparing for their wedding day, or for another special event, and they seek advice to look their absolute best for the big day. Most often, patients want to get treatments that will make them look and feel natural; they want to be confident in photos that will cherish for the rest of their lives. As our clinic is specialized in non-invasive cosmetic treatments, we take pride in achieving patients’ desired look with minimal downtime, using only premium products and experts in injectable and other cosmetic treatments. Some of our popular treatments take time to get the best results and because of that we recommend planning ahead and booking a cosmetic consultation as soon as possible so we can put together a customized treatment plan. Here are few of the most popular treatments to be considered before your big day: 3-5 months…

How does Brilliant Distinctions work? Step 1: Select an Allergan product or treatment BOTOX Cosmetic Juvederm Fillers Latisse Step 2: Collect points for each Allergan product or treatment you receive Step 3: Redeem points for additional treatments, leading to several discounted and potentially free future treatments! At Dr. Raman’s office, you are automatically enrolled in the Brilliant Distinctions program once you receive one of these products or treatments Check out the Brilliant Distinctions website for more information on how many points each treatment is worth. Don’t miss out on this great oppourtunity for more affordable skincare and cosmetic services! Book a consultation at The Centre for Dermatology today.